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Black History trips to Amsterdam
Black History Trip to Amsterdam
Choosing Amsterdam for your desired location for a study trip will allow you and your students to experience black history, religious studies, music, art and design and STEM subjects in a brand new setting. Our range of trips to Amsterdam are perfect for all teachers and students and includes:
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Packages from £349
Request a QuoteChoose Amsterdam for a Black History study trip! Take in key sites & learn about Black history in the Netherlands as well as experiencing the vibrant culture of Amsterdam. Plan an itinerary today.
Highlights:
- Topenmuseum
- Guided black heritage tour
- Black archives
Your travel itinerary could look like...
Day 1
Arrive at Schiphol airport, or at the central train station depending on your method of transport in the morning. From there transfer to your accommodation where you can drop off your bags before heading back out for the afternoon.
You will learn about a recently revealed Black community that lived in Amsterdam as early as the 16th Century alongside the history of the wealthiest merchants who were Directors of the WIC (West India Company) or the VOC (United Dutch East India Company), shareholders or owners of plantations in the Dutch colonies. The tour continues visiting historical landmarks that include the Maritime Museum where a replica of an 18th century VOC ‘cargo ship' is docked, which is a similar type of ship outfitted to transport enslaved Africans.
Day 2
Begin the day at the Trope nmuseum, where students can explore a compelling exhibition on the legacy of Dutch colonialism and its lasting impact on inequality, racism, and global power dynamics. Through powerful visual storytelling, artefacts, and personal narratives, the museum creates space to reflect on how colonial history continues to shape society today.
Just a short walk away, the visit continues in Oosterpark with the Slavery Memorial - a moving tribute to the victims of slavery and the fight for freedom, offering space for reflection on identity, justice, and historical memory.
To end the experience, a private multicultural food tour through Amsterdam Oost immerses students in the city’s rich cultural diversity, shaped by post-colonial migration. Along the way, students will sample dishes from Surinamese, Indonesian, Turkish, and Moroccan communities, deepening their understanding of Amsterdam’s multicultural fabric and the legacy of colonial ties in everyday life.
Day 3
Enjoy at hot or cold drink at the New Urban Café, part of The Black Archives which are home to more than 3,000 books on race, colonization, feminism, and the legacy of Black Dutch writers and scientists. The venue hosts several exhibitions, film screenings, and events, for those wishing to learn about the Black Dutch experience of the past and present, a trip to the Black Archives is a must.
After your visit to the Black Archives, pick up your bags and make your way back to the airport or train station ready to travel back to the UK.
Whats included
- Return flights or Eurostar travel
- Overseas airport transfers
- 2 nights accommodation
- Black heritage tour
- Multicultural food tour
- Pre-departure teacher pack
- 24-hour emergency service
- Free trip-leadership place options
Why not add
- Guided canal cruise
Why choose us
- Fully accredited and financially protected
- Knowledgeable and experienced staff
- Regional Educational Development Execs to support all stages of the trip process
- Customer portal and app for when you’re on the move
- 24hr support
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